Beer Is Aged in Spent Oak Barrels

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Jan 21, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Check out Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale

ERIC PERATHE LEDGER

Alltech's Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.Kentucky Bourbon Barrel AleAlltech's Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. captures the essence of its spirited Town Branch Bourbon by aging beer in spent oak barrels. The result is Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, which exhibits a blast of whiskey flavor in every swallow.Brewed in the style of an English strong ale, Alltech's Bourbon Barrel is a stellar beer for those who fancy the woody, vanilla notes of Kentucky bourbon. The mineral quality of Lexington's water gives the beer exceptional balance without an abundance of hops. It's fairly strong, at 8.2 percent alcohol by volume, but Bourbon Barrel finishes with a light, clean aftertaste.